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Calavo Growers Inc (CVGW)

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$27.28
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Profit since last BUY5%
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Upturn Advisory Summary

08/28/2025: CVGW (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

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Not Recommended Performance

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2 Analysts rated it

Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.

1 Year Target Price $35

1 Year Target Price $35

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$35 Target price
52w Low $21.12
Current$27.28
52w High $29.3

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -36.34%
Avg. Invested days 30
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 486.60M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 34.53
1Y Target Price 35
Price to earnings Ratio 34.53
1Y Target Price 35
Volume (30-day avg) 2
Beta 0.41
52 Weeks Range 21.12 - 29.30
Updated Date 08/28/2025
52 Weeks Range 21.12 - 29.30
Updated Date 08/28/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 2.57%
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.79

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2025-09-03
When -
Estimate 0.5933
Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin 1.5%
Operating Margin (TTM) 4%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 4.29%
Return on Equity (TTM) 6.91%

Valuation

Trailing PE 34.53
Forward PE 18.35
Enterprise Value 450878052
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.7
Enterprise Value 450878052
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.7
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.65
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 15.63
Shares Outstanding 17837200
Shares Floating 16635838
Shares Outstanding 17837200
Shares Floating 16635838
Percent Insiders 6.59
Percent Institutions 75.29

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Calavo Growers Inc

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

Calavo Growers Inc. was founded in 1924 as the California Avocado Growers Exchange. It evolved into a leading avocado and fresh food provider.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Grown Division: Sources, packs, and markets avocados, papayas, and other fruits from around the world.
  • Foods Division: Manufactures and distributes processed avocado products, including guacamole and avocado pulp.
  • RFG Division: Ready-fresh segment produces and packages fresh-cut fruits and vegetables.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

The leadership team consists of the CEO, CFO, and other key executives. The organizational structure includes divisions for Grown, Foods, and RFG.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Avocados: Calavo is a major supplier of avocados in the US. Market share fluctuates but is a significant portion. Competitors include Mission Produce (AVO) and Del Monte.
  • Guacamole: Calavo's guacamole products are sold under various brands. Competitors in the guacamole market include Sabra and Wholly Guacamole.
  • Fresh Cut Fruits and Vegetables: Calavo RFG offerings include a wide array of cut fruits and vegetables. Competition comes from companies like Fresh Del Monte and Dole Food Company.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The avocado market is growing, driven by increasing consumer demand. Fresh-cut produce is also a growing segment. Both segments have supply and cost concerns.

Positioning

Calavo is a vertically integrated company with a strong presence in the avocado market. Its competitive advantages include its brand reputation and distribution network.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The total addressable market for avocados and fresh-cut produce is estimated to be in the tens of billions of dollars. Calavo's TAM represents a slice of this based on their current and potential product offerings.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Strong brand reputation
  • Vertically integrated supply chain
  • Extensive distribution network
  • Diversified product portfolio

Weaknesses

  • Dependence on avocado supply
  • Fluctuations in avocado prices
  • High raw material costs
  • Supply chain execution challenges

Opportunities

  • Expanding into new markets
  • Developing new avocado-based products
  • Acquiring smaller competitors
  • Increased focus on sustainability

Threats

  • Competition from other avocado suppliers
  • Climate change impacts on avocado production
  • Changing consumer preferences
  • Economic downturns impacting consumer spending

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • AVO
  • DFM

Competitive Landscape

Calavo benefits from vertical integration but faces competition from larger, more diversified companies and other specialized avocado suppliers.

Major Acquisitions

Renaissance Food Group

  • Year: 2011
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 78.5
  • Strategic Rationale: Diversify product offerings and expand into the fresh-cut produce market.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Calavo's historical growth has been tied to the growth of the avocado market and its ability to expand its product offerings.

Future Projections: Future growth projections depend on factors such as avocado production, market demand, and execution of strategic initiatives.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expanding production capacity and improving supply chain efficiency.

Summary

Calavo Growers is a major player in the avocado market with a vertically integrated supply chain. Its strengths lie in its brand reputation and distribution network; however, fluctuations in avocado prices and high raw material costs pose significant challenges. The company's future growth depends on expanding into new markets and developing new products while effectively managing supply chain risks.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

  • Company Filings (SEC)
  • Industry Reports
  • Financial News Outlets

Disclaimers:

This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Market conditions can change rapidly. Actual results may vary significantly from projections.

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About Calavo Growers Inc

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters Santa Paula, CA, United States
IPO Launch date 2002-07-22
CEO & President Mr. Lecil E. Cole
Sector Consumer Defensive
Industry Food Distribution
Full time employees 2106
Full time employees 2106

Calavo Growers, Inc. markets and distributes avocados, prepared avocados, and other perishable foods to retail grocery, foodservice, club stores, mass merchandisers, food distributors, and wholesale customers worldwide. It operates through Grown and Prepared segments. The company sources and distributes avocados, tomatoes, and papayas; and guacamole and avocado pulp. It offers its products under the Calavo brand; and Avo Fresco, Bueno, Calavo Gold, Celebrate the Taste, El Dorado, Taste of Paradise, The First Name in Avocados, The Family of Fresh, ProRipeVIP, and RIPE NOW! trademarks. Calavo Growers, Inc. was founded in 1924 and is headquartered in Santa Paula, California.